Snr Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer

At Leviat, you can build a future with a lasting legacy. Help us make great architecture possible. Responsibly and sustainably. For everyone, and with everyone. Because we're one rich, vibrant global network of insight and expertise with c.3,000 people at c.60 locations globally, we are a global leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry. Own where your ambition can take you. You're free to explore and to specialise, so make the most of the opportunity. Whatever you want to do, you'll have the full support of a global business.

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe. Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax. Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world.

Main Purposes of the Job

• The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and systems meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• This role plays a key part in driving continuous improvement, supporting operational excellence, and leading quality initiatives across the business.
• You will act as a subject matter expert, working cross-functionally to improve performance, reduce risk, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• The role will involve travel to various Engineering Companies and production factories both in China and further afield in Asia for product mid-term quality assurance and final product quality control / inspections on products sourced for Group Operating Companies.

Key Performance Areas

• Products
• Develop and improve the Global Direct Sourcing quality control/ management process
• Gain a complete understanding of the products sourced, their application / end use and the manufacturing processes involved
• Implement & supervise mid-production QA and pre-shipment QC inspections (dimension, visual, coating tests, NDT tests, mechanical performance tests etc)
• Provide inspection reports timely ahead of order delivery
• Review all products specification and support category manager finalize product specifications
• Interpret test results to identify issues with product quality
• Monitor and expedite the manufacturing process to ensure alignment with scheduled delivery times
• Manage quality complaint investigations and continuously decrease the customer complaint ratio
• Supervise and carrying out container loading inspections according to CRH procedures in order to ensure that safe loading and un-loading occurs
• Create and manage all QC related reports, KPIs and support documentation
• Liaison and coordination with 3rd party Testing and Inspection Service Providers
• Fulfill other tasks assigned by Team Leader.
• Suppliers
• Support suppliers reviewing/improving production process to improve product quality and realize cost reduction
• Analyse quality defects and assist the supplier to improve product quality
• Leading quality complaint's investigation and support suppliers solve problem and improve product quality.
• Creativity and Problem Solving
• Resolve the day to day issues which relate to product quality.
• To have the initiative to identify issues and obstacles, collect information, find opportunities then develop and implement effective solutions.
• Freedoms and Constraints
• Take responsibility of improve sourced product quality, review production process to support cost reduction.
• Communicating with category manager and suppliers related to product quality.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role, with experience at a senior level
• Strong knowledge of quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949 – as applicable)
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with audit processes (internal and external)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Professional certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, CQI, IRCA Auditor) desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Influencing and collaboration skills
• Leadership and accountability
• Continuous improvement mindset

What we offer?

• We are a global business, looking to attract and retain the best talent
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working dependent on your role
• A range of other benefits, specific to your role and depending on where in the world you join us i.e. health care, medical insurance, discounted shopping
• Ongoing personal learning and development support

Leviat is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.